Chapter 7101 — Customs Tariff Headings

AAA Grade Natural Baroque Pearls Temporary Hanks

High-grade AAA natural baroque pearls with irregular organic shapes, graded for luster and surface quality, strung in temporary hanks solely for bulk transport. The temporary stringing is for convenience only and does not constitute jewellery, so they remain classified as natural pearls.

Drilled Natural Oriental Pearls

Historic-style natural pearls from Persian Gulf oysters, pre-drilled for potential stringing but sold graded and loose. The drilling is a working process but does not make them jewellery, so they remain natural pearls.

Graded Natural Akoya Pearls

Round, high-luster natural pearls mimicking Akoya style from marine oysters, drilled for matching and graded but kept loose. These are worked natural pearls not strung or set, falling under natural pearls.

Graded Natural Akoya Pearls Temporarily Strung

Natural Akoya pearls from Pinctada fucata martensii oysters, graded by size, shape, luster, and surface quality, temporarily strung on fine thread solely for safe transport. The temporary stringing does not add value or change their nature as loose natural pearls.

Graded Natural Reef Pearls

Small natural pearls from tropical reef oysters, sorted into matched pairs and graded but loose. The grading and sorting are working processes that do not change their nature as natural pearls.

Graded Natural Tahitian Black Pearls Temp Strung

Natural Tahitian pearls renowned for dark exotic colors such as black, green, and peacock, professionally graded and temporarily strung for transport. The stringing is purely for convenience and does not constitute jewellery, so they remain natural pearls.

Matched Graded Natural Freshwater Pearls Strung for Shipping

Rare natural freshwater pearls from non-nucleated mussels, graded and matched for uniformity, temporarily strung to ease transport logistics. The temporary stringing is for convenience only and does not turn them into jewellery.

Natural Abalone Pearls

Iridescent, ear-shaped natural pearls from abalone shellfish, surface-treated and sorted by color play but not strung or mounted. The surface treatment is for enhancement and does not make them jewellery.

Natural Baroque Sea Pearls

Irregularly shaped natural pearls from ocean oysters, cleaned and graded for unique appeal but unstrung. The cleaning and grading are working processes that do not turn them into jewellery.

Natural Conch Pearls

Rare, pink to orange non-nacreous pearls from queen conch mollusks, polished and graded by size but unstrung and unset. Polishing is a working process that does not change their nature as natural pearls.

Natural Freshwater Mussel Pearls

Baroque-shaped natural pearls from North American freshwater mussels, cleaned, tumbled, and graded for luster but sold loose without stringing. These working processes do not make them jewellery.

Natural Melo Melo Pearl

Non-nacreous, flame-patterned natural pearls from Melo sea snails, polished and appraised individually but unset. Polishing is a working process that does not change their classification as natural pearls.

Natural South Sea White Pearls

Large, lustrous natural pearls harvested from Pinctada maxima oysters in South Sea waters, graded by size and quality but left unstrung and unset. Grading is a working process that does not make them jewellery.

Natural Tahitian Black Pearls

Dark, exotic natural pearls from Tahitian Pinctada margaritifera oysters, drilled and sorted by color intensity and nacre thickness but not strung or mounted. Drilling and sorting are working processes that do not change their nature as natural pearls.

Temporarily Strung Graded South Sea Natural Pearls

Premium natural South Sea pearls graded for their large size (10-20mm), golden or white hues, and high luster, temporarily strung in hanks for transport convenience. The temporary stringing does not alter their classification as natural pearls.

Akoya Round Unworked Cultured Pearls

Unworked Akoya cultured pearls harvested from Japanese Pinctada fucata oysters, in their natural raw state with no polishing, drilling, or other processing. These pearls exhibit near-round shapes and high luster potential, making them suitable for subsequent jewellery manufacturing.

Australian Baroque Unworked Pearls

Unworked baroque South Sea cultured pearls from Australian farms, retaining their natural organic surfaces without any polishing or other processing. These pearls are in their raw state, suitable for later use in high-end jewellery.

Baroque Freshwater Unworked Pearl Lots

Bulk lots of irregular baroque-shaped unworked freshwater cultured pearls from Chinese mussel farms, ungraded and unpolished. These raw pearls are intended for crafting and further processing, and are not yet worked in any manner.

Chinese Coin-Shaped Unworked Pearls

Flat, unworked coin-shaped freshwater cultured pearls from China, undrilled and rough. These pearls are in their natural harvested state without any processing, making them suitable for this tariff item.

Edison Pearl Unworked Clusters

Clusters of unworked freshwater cultured pearls from hybrid mussel strains, naturally adhered in raw form without separation or polishing. These clusters are unprocessed and intended for later disassembly and use in jewellery.

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Blanks

Unworked freshwater cultured pearls harvested directly from mussels, featuring irregular shapes and natural luster without any polishing, drilling, or grading. These pearls are in their raw state, suitable for subsequent processing.

Hanadama Certified Raw Cultured Pearls

Unworked Akoya pearls meeting Japanese Hanadama quality standards but in raw, undrilled form prior to final processing. Despite the certification, these pearls remain unworked and are not mounted or strung.

Keshi Unworked Cultured Pearls

Small, irregular unworked keshi (seed) cultured pearls formed as byproducts without nucleus insertion, in natural rough state. These pearls are unprocessed and classified as unworked despite their tiny size.

South Sea Unworked Cultured Pearls

Large, unworked cultured pearls from Pinctada maxima oysters in Australian or Indonesian waters, retaining natural baroque shapes and unpolished surfaces. These pearls are in their raw state, suitable for high-end jewellery manufacturing.

Tahitian Black Unworked Cultured Pearls

Dark-colored unworked cultured pearls from French Polynesia's Pinctada margaritifera, in baroque or round raw forms without drilling or refinement. These pearls are unprocessed and destined for design and jewellery creation.

10-11mm Keshi Cultured Pearls Graded Transport Strings

Keshi cultured pearls, 10-11mm, irregular in shape but graded by luster and temporarily strung for transport. The temporary stranding is non-permanent and solely for safe bulk import, making them worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

12-13mm Golden South Sea Pearls Temporary Hanks

Golden South Sea cultured pearls, 12-13mm, AAA graded and temporarily strung in hanks for shipping. The grading and temporary stranding constitute working, placing them under this tariff item for worked cultured pearls.

7-8mm Round White Cultured Pearls Temporary Strands

Round white cultured pearls, 7-8mm, graded for roundness and surface quality, temporarily strung on fine thread for transport. The grading and temporary stranding make them worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

AAA Grade Tahitian Cultured Pearls Temporarily Strung

Tahitian cultured pearls, AAA graded for luster and shape, temporarily strung in calibrated lengths for transport. The grading and temporary stranding qualify them as worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Australian South Sea White Pearls Graded Transport

Australian white South Sea cultured pearls, graded and temporarily strung for transport. The grading and temporary stranding constitute working, placing them under this tariff item for worked cultured pearls.

Biwa Cultured Pearls Graded and Loosely Strung

Biwa cultured pearls, graded for their seed pearl clusters and loosely strung for export handling. The grading and temporary stranding make them worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Chinese Freshwater Baroque Pearls Graded Hanks

Chinese freshwater baroque pearls, graded by size and shape, in temporary hanks for transport. The grading and temporary hanking qualify them as worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Edison Pearls Graded Strands for Transport

Edison tissue-nucleated pearls, precisely graded and temporarily strung for transport. The grading and temporary stranding constitute working, placing them under this tariff item for worked cultured pearls.

Graded Akoya Cultured Pearls Temporarily Strung

Akoya cultured pearls, graded by size, shape, and luster, temporarily strung on thin thread solely for safe transport. The grading and temporary stranding make them worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Graded Freshwater Cultured Pearls Temporarily Stranded

Freshwater cultured pearls, worked and sorted into grades based on uniformity and surface quality, temporarily strung in loose hanks for shipping. The grading and temporary stranding qualify them as worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Graded South Sea Cultured Pearls Temporary Transport Strands

Premium South Sea cultured pearls, graded for large size and golden/white hues, temporarily strung on nylon thread for transport without permanent fixtures. The grading and temporary stranding constitute working, placing them under this tariff item.

Hanadama Certified Akoya Pearls Temporary Strands

Hanadama-certified Akoya pearls, graded to strict standards and temporarily strung for import. The grading and temporary stranding make them worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Indonesian Tahitian-Type Pearls Stranded for Shipping

Indonesian black-lipped oyster cultured pearls, graded and temporarily strung for shipping. The grading and temporary stranding qualify them as worked cultured pearls under this tariff item.

Matched Baroque Cultured Pearls Graded and Stranded for Shipping

Baroque cultured pearls, carefully matched and graded for consistency, temporarily strung for transport without permanent mounting. The grading and temporary stranding constitute working, placing them under this tariff item.